Cloud Engineer
Peraton · Radford, VA, US
About this role
**Cloud Engineer — Peraton (PL ALTESS)** **About the role** Peraton is seeking a **Cloud Engineer** to help build and expand managed cloud capabilities for **Army and DoD IT systems**, including migration and automation across **Microsoft Azure, AWS, and private cloud environments**. **What you’ll do** - Design, build, and operate **managed cloud services** in **Azure, AWS, and private cloud** - **Migrate on-premises applications** to the cloud (discovery/planning through cutover) - Build secure connectivity using **IPsec/VPN** and **BGP** between data centers and cloud environments - Automate infrastructure and routine administration with **Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, Python, and Bash** - Build and maintain **CI/CD pipelines** (e.g., **Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline/CodeDeploy, Azure DevOps**) - Apply **DoD STIGs** and **IAVM** to cloud workloads to maintain compliance - Manage multiple concurrent projects and communicate clearly with customers and teammates **What you bring (Required)** - Minimum experience based on education: - **12+ years** without a degree - **10+ years** with **AS/AA** - **8+ years** with **BS/BA** - **6+ years** with **MS/MA** - **3+ years** with **PhD** - **DoD 8140** qualified for **DCWF 451 (System Administrator)** at the **Intermediate** level - Cloud platform certification (examples): - **Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert** or **Azure Administrator Associate** - **AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate/Professional)** - **AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer – Associate** (formerly SysOps Administrator – Associate) - Background in **Computer Science or IT** - **Active DoD Secret security clearance** and **U.S. citizenship** - Mid- to senior-level cloud engineering experience - Strong experience with **IPsec/VPN**, secure transport technologies, and **BGP** - Proven experience migrating on-prem applications to the cloud - Understanding of **network, storage, server, and application** technologies - Strong knowledge of automation concepts/tools and scripting languages (e.g., **Ansible, Terraform, Python, PowerShell, Bash**) - Working knowledge of **Git** - CI/CD pipeline experience (e.g., **Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodeDeploy/CodePipeline, Azure DevOps**) - Working knowledge of **DoD STIGs** and **IA Vulnerability Management (IAVM)** - Strong verbal and written communication skills; experience managing multiple large-scale projects **What sets you apart (Desired)** - Senior IT experience in networking (or equivalent) - Experience automating routine administrative tasks - Experience with **AWS GovCloud / Azure Government** and **DoD Cloud Computing SRG** impact levels **Location** - **Radford, VA** or **Remote** **Target salary range** - **$112,000 – $179,000** (varies by experience, education, location, and business/contract factors) **Benefits** Medical, dental, vision, life, HSA, disability, EAP, parental leave, **401(k)**, **PTO**, and company-paid holidays. **Apply** Application period is estimated at **30 days** from the posting date (may change based on business needs). On-camera interview and identity verification may be required. **AI tools are strictly prohibited during Peraton interviews unless prior written authorization is obtained.**
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